Chapter 171: A Disappointment, Simply So

Chapter 171: A Disappointment, Simply So

The sudden twist in events left everyone present dumbstruck!

"Fang Yuan!"

"The duel has concluded, what is this madness?"

An exclamation of surprise escaped Jiang Chen.

However, rather than deploying his sword to deflect, he strategically implemented the Great Martial Eight Ghostly Steps, tactfully evading to the rear.

Simultaneously, a surge of joy swelled from the depths of Jiang Chen's heart.

Fang Yuan's recklessness had evidently cast a negative shadow on his public reputation, clashing with his role as the protagonist!

As the protagonist, how could he breach the established protocol, display desperate exasperation, and vent his wrath through such rash actions?

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The echoes of two system notifications within Jiang Chen's consciousness heightened his ecstasy!

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"Fang Yuan!"

"Halt!"

"Your actions border on lunacy now!"

In the recesses of Fang Yuan's mind, a startled Nangong Wan counseled.

"Fang Yuan, cease!"

"Do you grasp the degree of humiliation you're self-inflicting!"

Shangguan Ning too joined in, her astonishment clearly evident.

At this juncture, both Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning were not just shocked, but thoroughly disheartened with Fang Yuan.

Never had they anticipated that Fang Yuan would stoop to such a petty level of poor sportsmanship.

Behaving so unbecomingly before an audience of many.

Simultaneously, the disappointment was not exclusive to Nangong Wan and Shangguan Ning.

The Holy Lord, Ji Mingxiu, Mo Yu, among other influential figures, as well as Ji Ruxue, who held significant relevance to Fang Yuan, shared the sentiment!

"This Fang Yuan, his temperament is distressingly lacking!"

Supreme Elder Mo Yu expressed his displeasure with a furrowed brow, "He obviously fell short due to inferior prowess, yet he repudiates his loss and even resorts to offensive measures!"

"The Fang Yuan I once knew wasn't like this."

"Perhaps the two solitary years greatly affected him."

While maintaining a stoic demeanor, Ji Mingxiu bore an irrefutable shade of disappointment in his gaze towards Fang Yuan.

Previously, he had even contemplated facilitating a relationship between Ji Ruxue and Fang Yuan. Now, he felt relieved that he had refrained.

In another location.

"This Fang Yuan is nothing short of ludicrous!"

'If this trajectory persists a few more times, Fang Yuan's Heavenly Fate Value will plummet to the lethal threshold!'

Such satisfying thoughts populated Jiang Chen's mind.

In the meantime.

"Ah ah ah!"

"Jiang Chen, cease your evasion, face me in combat!"

"Are you trembling with fear? I knew it, I won't suffer defeat, you cannot best me!"

"..."

On the platform, Fang Yuan persistently pursued and launched assaults on Jiang Chen, who adeptly eluded his attacks. The consistent failure to land a hit on Jiang Chen served only to amplify Fang Yuan's frustration and fury!

Suddenly!

"Halt!"

A stern roar thundered in Fang Yuan's ear like a clap of lightning.

An overwhelming aura of coercion, coupled with an assertive command, caused Fang Yuan's body to quiver, abruptly ceasing his attack.

It turned out that the one who had interjected was Ji Mingxiu.

"Fang Yuan!"

"You have proven to be profoundly disappointing!"

Ji Mingxiu regarded Fang Yuan with a frosty gaze, "For you to commit such an act during the Holy Son selection duel, I believe it is time for you to retreat and reflect upon your behavior!"

"I..."

Fang Yuan's frame shook, his fists tightened, his teeth clenching so intensely that fresh blood seeped from his gums!

In his heart flickered a hint of regret, yet it was overwhelmingly eclipsed by sorrow, anger, and a sense of helplessness.

He had already let everyone down once.

His desperate strive for victory was fueled solely by his wish to prevent further disappointments!

No one could fathom the depths of his thirst for victory.

All they did was levy blame upon him!

Just then.

"Holy Lord, I beseech you to maintain composure!"

"Fang Yuan's actions were indeed a tad excessive."

"However, nobody is devoid of flaws, and it is fairly common for someone as youthful as Fang Yuan to exhibit lapses in temperament."

"As the saying goes, acknowledging and rectifying one's errors is the noblest virtue."

"I have faith that Junior Brother Fang Yuan will assuredly acknowledge his errors and make amends. After all, growth is a gradual process."

Jiang Chen slightly bowed, his hands clasped together in front of him, uttering respectfully, "Therefore, I implore the Master, as well as all fellow members of the Purple Heaven Holy Land to bestow upon Junior Brother Fang Yuan your understanding and forbearance."

As these words echoed, the entire area fell into a sudden hush.

Everyone present widened their eyes, gazing at Jiang Chen, their expressions tinged with astonishment.